Trump's Alleged Birthday Note to Epstein Sparks Political Firestorm

House Committee Releases Controversial Epstein Documents

Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have publicly released what they claim is a birthday note from Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The document, obtained from Epstein's estate, shows a handwritten message accompanied by a crude drawing of a female figure.

The Controversial Note

The alleged note, dated 2003, contains the message: A friend is fantastic to have. Congratulations and may every day be a delicious secret. The document was part of a birthday album gifted to Epstein by his former girlfriend and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, according to The Wall Street Journal.

White House Denials

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt immediately denounced the document, stating on social media: As I've said before, it's very clear that President Trump did not draw this picture and did not sign his name to it. The statement triggered intense debate online, with supporters and critics analyzing the signature's authenticity.

Republican Response

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie downplayed the significance of the note, telling reporters: It proves nothing. A birthday card from Trump doesn't help Epstein's victims. Massie has been working with Democrats to pressure the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related documents.

Historical Context

Trump and Epstein were known associates from the late 1980s until the early 2000s. They were neighbors in Palm Beach and socialized frequently at Mar-a-Lago and other venues. Flight logs show Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet multiple times between 1993 and 1997.

Trump previously sued The Washington Post for $10 billion over their reporting on his relationship with Epstein, claiming the allegations were defamatory. Those aren't my words. I don't talk like that. And I don't make drawings, Trump stated in July.

Ongoing Investigations

The release comes amid increasing pressure on Trump to support full disclosure of Epstein documents. Last week, over 33,000 pages from Epstein case files were released, though victims' advocates claim more documents remain withheld.

Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled suicide, though many questions remain about surveillance failures and evidence handling.